My latest work!

These are my latest layouts for Scraptalk.com I feel so lucky to be working for the people I work for. Every company, every website has something different to offer and I feel honored to be able to showcase my talent with the products I am given. I loved these photos of Jimmy. They all pick up on something of him that makes him unique and so him. As I am writing he is home sick with a fever and is not feeling well at all. He could not go to school but this morning before I left I made sure I gave him some tylenol and apple juice got to keep those fluids on him. He looks tired and very sick but as I was leaving he said to me Hey Abuela I am feeling better. I know his mom is taking care of him so I am not worried. I don't think he will be able to go out tonight. He does not eat candy but he likes to go out and show off his costume. He is going to be the Thing from fantastic 4, will see what the day brings. Hope everyone has a safe day and let's see what tomorrow brings. Hugs Wanda

Happy Birthday My 22 year old Son!

Twenty two years ago I had this kid he was at that time my third child and for a while I thought he was my last. Well two more kids were born after him and he became a victim of middle child syndrome. Now since I am a middle child and I know all about this phenomena I wanted to make sure Gio did not suffer to much because of the hand he was dealt in the birth order. I showered him with affection and went to all his games practices you name it I was there. See but it was not enough he kept getting more intense as the years went by and quiet. I worried a lot but there is really not much you can do when things are out of your control. I have always tried to be there for this kid who in appearance does not really need me. The reality is a whole other thing but sometime as parent we fail to see that fine line. I think that for the most part I did a good job, regrets I have many but in relationship to him. I wished I had forced him to hang out with me more not always let him do his thing. Why you ask well because then he would not go around thinking I loved his sisters more because I was always hanging out with them. We would go out dancing parties you name it I was there with the girls. Gio did his thing and he felt left out even when he did not say it. Now as I look back it's very easy to place blame on myself but I can't do that parenting is not about placing blame it's about learning and more learning. It's about saying I am sorry can we try again. I am trying very hard to be there in the moment with this intense child of mine. To be there when he just needs to talk. To be there when he needs to yell to be there when he needs to laugh. I know he suffered when he was younger when others would make fun of me because I am an overweight woman. He took this to heart and part of me always felt he was ashamed to be seen with me. I think we got over that one but it's really hard for him to talk about this so there might be some unrelated stress on his part because of this. How do I feel about this issue well It think I might have some unresolved issues of my own but that one is for another entry. Today the entry is about him this child I love so much and would die for in an instant. This is an entry celebrating him. Twenty two years ago he was born and not a day goes by I am not gratefull for the blessing he is to me. Happy Birthday Gio may all your dreams become a reality one way or another. Love ya Mom!!

He brings me so much joy and that my friends what life is about!! Hugs Wanda 

He is to cute for his own good!! Hugs Wanda 

Yummy Potato Chips!!  

The last of my flowers!  

Leaves fall colors!!  

I know it's not the perfect photo but hey I can't resist his face 

Enjoy the photos and view it really is a beautiful thing to have one that loves you and does not put conditions on their love. Hugs Wanda

 

Fall leaves little boys and so much love!

Today I was tired and feeling not to good I have no idea what is going on but my body is kind of telling me that I might be getting sick. So my goal was to get home and rest, but to all well made plans a little boy must fall and so the title of this entry falls. You see this little boy is not just any little boy he is my grandson and not only he is my grandson he is my only grandson so in my world he can't really do any wrong. I had to stop at the supermarket before I got home had to buy meat and some essential and some none essential like popsicles and potato chips. See when Jimmy asks me for something it's really hard to say no. Now don't get me wrong I am not a pushover but he is such a good boy how can I say no. He really does not eat candy or cookies Oreo once in a while so Popsicles are a treat of choice and potato chips are too. So I got the groceries and when I get home I see the leaves in our front yard and so this story is born. I wanted to take pictures of the leaves and I wanted to take some photos of Jimmy he is growing so much and since I see him every other week I feel I miss so much of his life. So this week we are going to the pumpkin patch and I will try to spend some time with him. Here are some photos from today.

Wednesday morning thoughts!!

It's been hot here in Wisconsin I mean really hot especially for October so it seems today that might change which brings me to these random thoughts for the day. I was thinking about me and what I do. You see I am an artist, I know this is such a broad term but that is what I am. I am someone who is always looking for a form or medium to express my artistic abilities. Right now my focus is Digital/ graphic design, photography and scrapbooking. Now people understand digital graphic design, they also understand photography they are not always sure about scrapbooking. For me scrapbooking has been a way to joining all my loved for different mediums and combining them together to create something that makes me feel good about what my finished product is. There is something about paint and creating that makes my finger itch. I love to paint have been painting off and on for twenty years. When I have a paintbrush I feel powerfully even if my end product is nothing like I taught it was going to be. So when I combine my love for painting with my passion for scrapbooking this is what I come up with. I hope you enjoy.

I think the photo says it all. Hugs Wanda 

He may not bring me flowers unless the girls remind him but for 32 years he has been the person who has always been there for me. He never has an unkind word for me accepts me for who I am and loves me despite of the things that drive him nuts. He is the best flower I have received in my lifetime. I love this guy. Hugs Wanda

Carnations are so beautiful!!  

More flowers have I told you I love flowers, they make me smile!! Hugs Wanda 

Now some of the flowers, hope you enjoy them. Hugs Wanda 

Excuse the clutter this was not a staged photo when i got the flowers i just took the photo. They came on mother's day and they also come on my birthday. My Nicole always send me flowers no one else does well once in a while she will go with her Dad and make him buy flowers but you get the point. She is the detaisl person always ready to make my day feel special. She is going through some rough spots these days she will be moving soon destination still in the air. I know she will be ok but hey I worry anyways.  

There is a story behind this card stay tuned for the photos and the story! 

This is Margie what a beautiful beautiful woman she is one of the ladies from scrapbooking PR my yahoo group. When we were in Caguas at the crop I got to sit and chat with her she just left me with this feeling in my heart I have to get to know this lady more. I am looking forward to my trip in December and getting to spend more time with this beautiful funny lady. Margie this one is for you. Jessica thanks for the photo it really made my day. So this is all for today enjoy this photos and these little pieces of me I share. Hugs cyber friends Wanda

Like I said the essence of good photos is to live in the moment be one with the camera and just capture what life is all about.

Got to love a girl and her tattoo. Priceless

There all better. I love it!! Can you feel it tell me you can feel it. Not the best photo focus wise but so much is being said and no words are needed. That is what photography is all about.